Rockland County Department of Health

11/11/2025

Did you know that 1 in 16 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime?

The good news:
✅ Quitting smoking and va**ng significantly reduces your risk.
✅ Early detection through low-dose CT scans can dramatically improve survival rates.

This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, let’s raise awareness, encourage prevention, and support those affected!

For more information, visit: www.lung.org

11/10/2025

⚠️ Infant Formula Recall Alert: ByHeart has recalled two batches of its Whole Nutrition Infant Formula as part of an FDA investigation.

Check formula for batch codes 251261P2 and 251131P2 (Use by: 01 Dec 2026).

If you have these, stop use immediately and follow FDA guidance.

In response to a broader FDA Investigation, ByHeart initiates a voluntary recall of two batches of infant formula. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/response-broader-fda-investigation-byheart-initiates-voluntary-recall-two-batches-infant-formula

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, take charge of your health by knowing your risk for prediabetes. The CDC’s Prediabetes Risk Test makes it quick and easy to see where you stand.

✅ Follow a nutritious diet
🏃‍♀️ Stay active
🩺 Stay proactive about your health

🔗 Check your risk of Type 2 diabetes: https://doihaveprediabetes.org/
For more Diabetes information, visit: https://rcklnd.us/diabetes-program

11/05/2025

We are so excited to see Communication Boards in the community! The Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Program further expands the range of play experiences available to children with communication differences. Stay tuned to see more soon!

11/05/2025

is offering Flu and MMR vaccines for ages 6 months and older at the following community events:

📅Thursday, Nov 6 | 9 AM–12 PM
📍 DMV Parking Lot, 45 US-9W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993, mobile van

📅 Friday, Nov 7 | 1 PM – 3 PM
📍 Walmart Parking Lot, 250 NY-59, Suffern, NY 10901, mobile van

No pre-registration required. You’ll be registered on-site.
Those with Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance must bring their insurance card.

👉 For more information, visit: https://rcklnd.us/Influenza-flu

11/03/2025

📢Attention Rockland County residents! Got used needles, syringes, or lancets? Safely dispose of your SHARPS!

📍 Good Samaritan Hospital/Bon-Secours Charity Health System
255 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern, NY 10901, Main lobby
📅 Tuesday, November 4th
🕙 Drop-off: 10AM–12PM & 6PM–8PM

⚠️ All SHARPS must be placed in an acceptable SHARPS container before drop-off.
For more info, visit https://www.rocklandgreen.com/spe.../resident-events/sharps/

11/02/2025

🚗💤 Stay Alert, Arrive Alive – Drowsy Driving is Dangerous Driving!

Feeling tired behind the wheel? Pull over. Rest. Your life and others’ depends on it.

Drowsy driving slows your reaction time, impairs judgment, and increases the risk of a crash just like driving under the influence.

💡 Tips for drivers:
• Get 7–9 hours of sleep before a long drive.
• Take a break every 2 hours or 100 miles.
• Avoid driving late at night or after long shifts.
• Share driving duties on road trips.

Let’s keep Rockland’s roads safe - stay alert and drive rested! 🛣️

11/01/2025

is offering Flu and MMR vaccines for ages 6 months and older at the following community events:

⏰Sunday, Nov 2 | 12:30 PM – 2 PM
📍 First Baptist Church of Spring Valley, 6 Hoyt Street, Spring Valley, NY – Mobile Van, parking lot

No pre-registration required. You’ll be registered on-site.
Those with Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance must bring their insurance card.

👉 For more information, visit: https://rcklnd.us/Influenza-flu

10/30/2025

Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 2nd! 🕒 Remember to move your clocks back one hour and take the time to check that your emergency supply kits are replenished and up to date! 🍂

For more information, visit: https://rcklnd.us/DaylightsavingsPR-10-30-25

10/30/2025

🦇 Halloween Safety = Community Safety! 🦇
Drivers: 🚗 Slow down & watch for kids
Parents: 🧡 Remind kids to stay visible & cross streets safely
Trick-or-Treaters: 🍬 Walk, don’t run — and keep it fun!

10/29/2025

is offering Flu and MMR vaccines for ages 6 months and older at the following community events:

⏰Wednesday, Oct 29 | 9 AM – 12 PM
📍 76 Rockland Plaza, Nanuet, NY – Mobile Van, parking lot

⏰Sunday, Nov 2 | 12:30 PM – 2 PM
📍 First Baptist Church of Spring Valley, 6 Hoyt Street, Spring Valley, NY – Mobile Van, parking lot

No pre-registration required. You’ll be registered on-site.
Those with Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance must bring their insurance card.

👉 For more information, visit: https://rcklnd.us/Influenza-flu

is offering Flu and MMR vaccines for ages 6 months and older at the following community events:

📅Tuesday, Oct 28 | 11 AM–2 PM
📍 1920 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack, NY - Mobile Van, parking lot, in front of Macy’s bus station

📅 Wednesday, Oct 29 | 9 AM – 12 PM
📍 76 Rockland Plaza, Nanuet, NY – Mobile Van, parking lot

📅Sunday, Nov 2 | 12:30 PM – 2 PM
📍 First Baptist Church of Spring Valley, 6 Hoyt Street, Spring Valley, NY – Mobile Van, parking lot

No pre-registration required. You’ll be registered on-site.
Those with Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance must bring their insurance card.

👉 For more information, visit: https://rcklnd.us/Influenza-flu